How To Fix CSM025 - &1: Error dereferencing field symbol &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSM - Messages for CCMS Central System Management

• Message number: 025

• Message text: &1: Error dereferencing field symbol &2

What causes this issue?

Reserved.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSM025 - &1: Error dereferencing field symbol &2 ?

  The SAP error message CSM025 indicates that there is an issue with dereferencing a field symbol in your ABAP code. This typically occurs when the field symbol is not properly assigned or initialized before it is used. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Uninitialized Field Symbol: The field symbol has not been assigned to a valid data object before it is dereferenced.
  Invalid Data Reference: The field symbol may point to a data object that has been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Type Mismatch: The field symbol may be assigned to a data type that is incompatible with the operation being performed.
  Scope Issues: The field symbol may be out of scope or not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization: Ensure that the field symbol is properly initialized and assigned to a valid data object before dereferencing it. For example:
  FIELD-SYMBOLS: <fs_data> TYPE ANY.
  ASSIGN some_variable TO <fs_data>.
  IF sy-subrc = 0.
      " Safe to dereference <fs_data>
  ELSE.
      " Handle the error
  ENDIF.
  
  
  Validate Assignment: Always check the return code (sy-subrc) after the ASSIGN statement to confirm that the assignment was successful.
  
  
  Scope Verification: Ensure that the field symbol is within the correct scope and that the data object it points to is still valid.
  
  
  Type Consistency: Make sure that the data type of the field symbol matches the data type of the object it is assigned to. Use appropriate type declarations.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the state of the field symbol and the data object it points to. This can help identify where the assignment might be failing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Symbols: Field symbols in ABAP are similar to pointers in other programming languages. They allow dynamic referencing of data objects.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to manage cases where the assignment fails, which can help prevent runtime errors.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or ABAP documentation for more details on field symbols and their usage.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the CSM025 error and ensure that your ABAP code handles field symbols correctly.